To: foreverfree
Do they charge tolls on that turnpike?
Seem to recall that it was sold to voters on the idea that once the construction cost was recovered — tolls would be discontinued and the road would be free.
4 posted on
10/01/2020 10:00:17 AM PDT by
BenLurkin
(The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion or satire. Or both.)
To: BenLurkin
Now the tolls are partially used to fund mass transit and other unrelated projects, and they automatically increase every year.
5 posted on
10/01/2020 10:02:15 AM PDT by
dirtboy
To: BenLurkin
Seem to recall that it was sold to voters on the idea that once the construction WAS FINISHED and cost was recovered — tolls would be discontinued and the road would be free.
That’s why the construction never ends.
9 posted on
10/01/2020 10:03:01 AM PDT by
jdsteel
(Americans are Dreamers too!!!)
To: BenLurkin
Seem to recall that it was sold to voters on the idea that once the construction cost was recovered — tolls would be discontinued and the road would be free.
Same for New York's Verrrazano Bridge, which is something like $13 one way these days.
12 posted on
10/01/2020 10:21:05 AM PDT by
Dr. Sivana
(There is no salvation in politics)
To: BenLurkin
Yes:
Total E-ZPass: $74.10
Total Non E-ZPass: $109.20
Shunpiking is the way to go. Cost is $0.00.
17 posted on
10/01/2020 10:32:59 AM PDT by
upchuck
(Congressional subpoenas. Congressional hearings. Criminal referrals to the FBI. It's all just Kabuki)
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